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TC3 Represented by Two on All-MSAC Team

June 5, 2014

Two Tompkins Cortland Community College softball players have been named to the Mid-State Athletic Conference all-conference softball team. Sophomore Angela Everhart (Ithaca H.S./Ithaca) and freshman Kailyn Andrews (Ithaca H.S./Ithaca) were among the 16 selected to the team. Voting was done by the coaches from the seven conference teams.

Everhart was one of TC3’s top offensive threats all season, leading the team with 25 RBI while batting .412, third best on the squad. She hit three home runs, tied for second most on the team, and had a slugging percentage of .562.

Andrews had TC3’s best on-base percentage at .562 and the second-best batting average at .475. She hit ten doubles and had a slugging percentage of .639, both the second best on the team.

It’s the eighth straight year TC3 has placed at least two players on the all-conference team.

Coaches–Women's Softball

Paige Freeman

Head Coach

Coach Freeman enters her second year at the helm of the TC3 softball program. She has been a part of the program since playing on the national championship season in 2009. As a freshman on that team, Freeman hit .384 with seven doubles and 22 RBI. As a sophomore she hit .305 with three homers and 21 RBI, and was named to the Region III All-Tournament team. She joined the coaching staff in 2011, helping guide the Panthers to regional titles and third-place finishes at nationals in both 2011 and 2012. She was promoted to Associate Head Coach for the 2013 season and named the Head Coach in 2014.

Contact: pef@tc3.edu, 607-844-8222, Ext.4409

Highlights–2011 Women's Softball

The Tompkins Cortland Community College softball team finished third in the nation at the NJCAA Division III National Championship tournament in Rochester, Minnesota. After winning the first two games on Thursday, the Panthers dropped two on Friday to see the season come to a close. The Panthers lost to eventual champion Gloucester County College (N.J.) 9-7 in the winners' bracket game before losing to College of DuPage (Ill.) 3-1 in the elimination game. TC3 ends the year with a record of 34-8. It's the third straight year the Panthers have won at least 34 games and finished in the top four in the nation.

The Gloucester game was a wild one from the start. Samijo Scheer (Corning East H.S./Corning) drove in Katie Ducharme (C.W. Baker H.S./Baldwinsville) in the top of the first to put TC3 up 1-0, but Gloucester came back with force in the bottom of the inning. The Roadrunners scored five runs before TC3 could record the first out to lead 5-1. After a scoreless second, TC3 got two runs back in the third, but Gloucester answered with a single run to lead 6-3 after three innings. TC3 scored a run in the fourth to pull with 6-4, and after keeping Gloucester off the board in the bottom of the inning, Chelsea Houtenbrink (Waterloo H.S./Waterloo) came through with another big hit in the fifth. Houtenbrink blasted a three-run homer, bringing TC3 all the way back and putting the Panthers up 7-6. The score remained the same until the bottom of the sixth, when a two-out, three-run homer put Gloucester up 9-7. TC3 couldn't respond in the seventh, making 9-7 the final.

Ducharme had another good game both with the glove and with the bat, going 2-for-4 at the plate. Mackenzie Sherlock (Paul V. Moore H.S./Central Square) also went 2-for-4 as part of TC3's 10-hit attack. Sherlock took the loss in the circle to drop her season record to 11-5.

In the elimination game, DuPage scored in the top of the first to put TC3 in a hole again. The score remained 1-0 until the bottom of the fourth, when Ducharme and Ashley Snyder (Pulaski H.S./Pulaski) hit back-to-back doubles to tie the game. DuPage broke the tie with a run in the six and another in the seventh to make it 3-1. TC3 put two runners on in the bottom of the seventh, but couldn’t change the final score.

Sophomore Brooke Radley (Altmar-Parish-Williamstown H.S./Pulaski) was one of five players to record a hit, singling in her final game as a Panther. Snyder pitched the complete game, striking out five while falling to 19-2 on the season. She ended the season with a total of 175 strike outs, the second most in TC3 history and just eight less than the standard set by Alice Karpel in 2005.

The Tompkins Cortland Community College softball team finished third in the nation at the NJCAA Division III National Championship tournament in Rochester, Minnesota. After winning the first two games on Thursday, the Panthers dropped two on Friday to see the season come to a close. The Panthers lost to eventual champion Gloucester County College (N.J.) 9-7 in the winners' bracket game before losing to College of DuPage (Ill.) 3-1 in the elimination game. TC3 ends the year with a record of 34-8. It's the third straight year the Panthers have won at least 34 games and finished in the top four in the nation.

The Gloucester game was a wild one from the start. Samijo Scheer (Corning East H.S./Corning) drove in Katie Ducharme (C.W. Baker H.S./Baldwinsville) in the top of the first to put TC3 up 1-0, but Gloucester came back with force in the bottom of the inning. The Roadrunners scored five runs before TC3 could record the first out to lead 5-1. After a scoreless second, TC3 got two runs back in the third, but Gloucester answered with a single run to lead 6-3 after three innings. TC3 scored a run in the fourth to pull with 6-4, and after keeping Gloucester off the board in the bottom of the inning, Chelsea Houtenbrink (Waterloo H.S./Waterloo) came through with another big hit in the fifth. Houtenbrink blasted a three-run homer, bringing TC3 all the way back and putting the Panthers up 7-6. The score remained the same until the bottom of the sixth, when a two-out, three-run homer put Gloucester up 9-7. TC3 couldn't respond in the seventh, making 9-7 the final.

Ducharme had another good game both with the glove and with the bat, going 2-for-4 at the plate. Mackenzie Sherlock (Paul V. Moore H.S./Central Square) also went 2-for-4 as part of TC3's 10-hit attack. Sherlock took the loss in the circle to drop her season record to 11-5.

In the elimination game, DuPage scored in the top of the first to put TC3 in a hole again. The score remained 1-0 until the bottom of the fourth, when Ducharme and Ashley Snyder (Pulaski H.S./Pulaski) hit back-to-back doubles to tie the game. DuPage broke the tie with a run in the six and another in the seventh to make it 3-1. TC3 put two runners on in the bottom of the seventh, but couldn’t change the final score.

Sophomore Brooke Radley (Altmar-Parish-Williamstown H.S./Pulaski) was one of five players to record a hit, singling in her final game as a Panther. Snyder pitched the complete game, striking out five while falling to 19-2 on the season. She ended the season with a total of 175 strike outs, the second most in TC3 history and just eight less than the standard set by Alice Karpel in 2005.

The Tompkins Cortland Community College softball team posted a pair of wins Thursday at the opening day of the NJCAA Division III National Championship tournament in Rochester, Minnesota. In their first game of the day, TC3 beat Ridgewater College (Minn.) 5-3 in eight innings. The Panthers came back to beat Suffolk County Community College, 2-0, to advance in the winner's bracket of the double elimination tournament. TC3 will take on the tournament's other 2-0 team, Gloucester County College (N.J.), Friday at 5 p.m.
Playing as the visiting team in Thursday's first game, the Panthers jumped ahead early. Tayler Fravel (Sandy Creek H.S./Sandy Creek) singled on the game's first pitch, moved to second on a sacrifice bunt by Katie Ducharme (C.W. Baker H.S./Baldwinsville), and came in to score on a single by Ashley Snyder (Pulaski H.S./Pulaski). TC3 added another run in the third and made it 3-0 in the fifth. In the bottom of the fifth Ridgewater plated its first run, and then scored twice in the sixth to tie the game. After a scoreless seventh, the Panthers put two runners on base in the eighth, and Chelsea Houtenbrink (Waterloo H.S./Waterloo) delivered with a two-run double. TC3 pitcher Mackenzie Sherlock (Paul V. Moore H.S./Central Square) and the defense put up another zero in the bottom of the inning to make the final 5-3.
Sherlock pitched the complete game, striking out ten while allowing just two earned runs. Fravel went 3-for-4 and two runs scored and Ducharme was a perfect 2-for-2 with a pair of sacrifices at the plate while also making three sparkling plays in the field. Snyder finished 2-for-4 with two RBI.
Against Suffolk, TC3 struggled to find n offensive rhythm. The Panthers managed just five hits, but they made the most of them. Plying as the home team, TC3 put the first run on the board in the bottom of the second. Sherlock opened the inning with one of her two game-two singles, moved to third on a double by Brooke Radley (Altmar-Parish-Williamstown H.S./Pulaski), and came in score on a single by Natasha Kersch (Warsaw H.S./Warsaw). The Panthers made it 2-0 on a solo homer by Houtenbrink in the fourth inning.
It proved to be enough offense as Snyder was strong in the circle, going the complete game and striking out ten and allowing just three hits.
TC3's overall record is now 34-6.

The Tompkins Cortland Community College softball team posted a pair of wins Thursday at the opening day of the NJCAA Division III National Championship tournament in Rochester, Minnesota. In their first game of the day, TC3 beat Ridgewater College (Minn.) 5-3 in eight innings. The Panthers came back to beat Suffolk County Community College, 2-0, to advance in the winner's bracket of the double elimination tournament. TC3 will take on the tournament's other 2-0 team, Gloucester County College (N.J.), Friday at 5 p.m.
Playing as the visiting team in Thursday's first game, the Panthers jumped ahead early. Tayler Fravel (Sandy Creek H.S./Sandy Creek) singled on the game's first pitch, moved to second on a sacrifice bunt by Katie Ducharme (C.W. Baker H.S./Baldwinsville), and came in to score on a single by Ashley Snyder (Pulaski H.S./Pulaski). TC3 added another run in the third and made it 3-0 in the fifth. In the bottom of the fifth Ridgewater plated its first run, and then scored twice in the sixth to tie the game. After a scoreless seventh, the Panthers put two runners on base in the eighth, and Chelsea Houtenbrink (Waterloo H.S./Waterloo) delivered with a two-run double. TC3 pitcher Mackenzie Sherlock (Paul V. Moore H.S./Central Square) and the defense put up another zero in the bottom of the inning to make the final 5-3.
Sherlock pitched the complete game, striking out ten while allowing just two earned runs. Fravel went 3-for-4 and two runs scored and Ducharme was a perfect 2-for-2 with a pair of sacrifices at the plate while also making three sparkling plays in the field. Snyder finished 2-for-4 with two RBI.
Against Suffolk, TC3 struggled to find n offensive rhythm. The Panthers managed just five hits, but they made the most of them. Plying as the home team, TC3 put the first run on the board in the bottom of the second. Sherlock opened the inning with one of her two game-two singles, moved to third on a double by Brooke Radley (Altmar-Parish-Williamstown H.S./Pulaski), and came in score on a single by Natasha Kersch (Warsaw H.S./Warsaw). The Panthers made it 2-0 on a solo homer by Houtenbrink in the fourth inning.
It proved to be enough offense as Snyder was strong in the circle, going the complete game and striking out ten and allowing just three hits.
TC3's overall record is now 34-6.

For the third straight year, the Tompkins Cortland Community College softball team is a regional champion. The Panthers went to the NJCAA Region III-A championship series in Corning Friday as the favorite and didn't disappoint, sweeping Hudson Valley Community College, 6-1 and 13-2, to take the best-of-three championship series two games to none. With the regional title, the Panthers advance to the NJCAA National Championship tournament in Rochester, Minnesota. TC3 will open play in the eight-team, double-elimination tournament Thursday against Region 13-A champion Ridgewater College (Minn.). Ridgewater, from Willmar, Minnesota, has a record of 30-14 and was ranked #2 in the nation in the final NJCAA regular season poll.

In Friday's regional series opener, TC3 pitcher Mackenzie Sherlock (Paul V. Moore H.S./Central Square) set the tone early, striking out the first two Hudson Valley batters while recording a perfect opening frame. After Hudson Valley scored an unearned run in the second, TC3's offense responded in the third.
Tayler Fravel (Sandy Creek H.S./Sandy Creek) led off with a single and moved to second on a sacrifice bunt by Katie Ducharme (C.W. Baker H.S./Baldwinsville). Ashley Snyder (Pulaski H.S./Pulaski) drew a walk, setting the stage for Samijo Scheer (Corning East H.S./Corning). Scheer responded by lining a three-run homer over the right-center fence to give the Panthers the 3-1 lead. While Sherlock was taking control of the game in the circle, the Panthers added to the lead in the fourth. Singles from Fravel, Snyder, Scheer, and Sherlock powered TC3 to three more runs, making it 6-1 after four innings. Despite TC3 threatening in the fifth, the score held at 6-1 for the final.

Sherlock sparkled in the circle, setting a TC3 payoff record by striking out 13 while winning her tenth game of the year. At the plate, Scheer finished game one 2-for-3 with four RBI and Fravel went 2-for-4 with two runs scored.

The opener proved to be a warm-up for TC3's bats, as the Panthers eliminated any drama early in the second game. Playing as the visiting team, Fravel led off the game with a sharp single. After a Ducharme sacrifice moved Fravel all the way to third, the hit parade began. The next eight TC3 hitters all reached safely, setting in motion a merry-go-round on the base paths that ended with TC3 putting eight runs on the board in the first inning. After a scoreless bottom of the first for Hudson Valley, the Panthers resumed the attack in the second. Sherlock singled and Brooke Radley (Altmar-Parish-Williamstown H.S./Pulaski), cleared the bases with a long homer, making it 10-0 in the second. After a quiet third inning, the fourth saw TC3 take advantage of two Hudson Valley errors and score three more runs, all on singles with two outs. By the time the fourth inning was over, the Panthers held a 13-0 lead.

The lead was more than enough for Snyder and the Panthers defense. Snyder scattered seven hits and kept Hudson Valley off the board until allowing two runs in the final inning. She struck out seven while improving her own record to 18-1 on the season.

TC3 totaled 17 hits in game two, one shy of the team's record for a playoff game. Ten Panthers had a hit on the day, and six had multiple hits. Fravel sparked the attacked by going 3-for-4 with two RBI and two runs scored. Snyder, Radley, and Chelsea Houtenbrink (Waterloo H.S./Waterloo) each had two hits and two RBI, and Sherlock and Stephanie Parsons (Afton H.S./Afton) each had to hits and a single RBI.

TC3's record is now 32-6 overall and 24-1 in region. Hudson Valley ends its season with a record of 22-9 overall and 14-7 in region.

For the third straight year, the Tompkins Cortland Community College softball team is a regional champion. The Panthers went to the NJCAA Region III-A championship series in Corning Friday as the favorite and didn't disappoint, sweeping Hudson Valley Community College, 6-1 and 13-2, to take the best-of-three championship series two games to none. With the regional title, the Panthers advance to the NJCAA National Championship tournament in Rochester, Minnesota. TC3 will open play in the eight-team, double-elimination tournament Thursday against Region 13-A champion Ridgewater College (Minn.). Ridgewater, from Willmar, Minnesota, has a record of 30-14 and was ranked #2 in the nation in the final NJCAA regular season poll.

In Friday's regional series opener, TC3 pitcher Mackenzie Sherlock (Paul V. Moore H.S./Central Square) set the tone early, striking out the first two Hudson Valley batters while recording a perfect opening frame. After Hudson Valley scored an unearned run in the second, TC3's offense responded in the third.
Tayler Fravel (Sandy Creek H.S./Sandy Creek) led off with a single and moved to second on a sacrifice bunt by Katie Ducharme (C.W. Baker H.S./Baldwinsville). Ashley Snyder (Pulaski H.S./Pulaski) drew a walk, setting the stage for Samijo Scheer (Corning East H.S./Corning). Scheer responded by lining a three-run homer over the right-center fence to give the Panthers the 3-1 lead. While Sherlock was taking control of the game in the circle, the Panthers added to the lead in the fourth. Singles from Fravel, Snyder, Scheer, and Sherlock powered TC3 to three more runs, making it 6-1 after four innings. Despite TC3 threatening in the fifth, the score held at 6-1 for the final.

Sherlock sparkled in the circle, setting a TC3 payoff record by striking out 13 while winning her tenth game of the year. At the plate, Scheer finished game one 2-for-3 with four RBI and Fravel went 2-for-4 with two runs scored.

The opener proved to be a warm-up for TC3's bats, as the Panthers eliminated any drama early in the second game. Playing as the visiting team, Fravel led off the game with a sharp single. After a Ducharme sacrifice moved Fravel all the way to third, the hit parade began. The next eight TC3 hitters all reached safely, setting in motion a merry-go-round on the base paths that ended with TC3 putting eight runs on the board in the first inning. After a scoreless bottom of the first for Hudson Valley, the Panthers resumed the attack in the second. Sherlock singled and Brooke Radley (Altmar-Parish-Williamstown H.S./Pulaski), cleared the bases with a long homer, making it 10-0 in the second. After a quiet third inning, the fourth saw TC3 take advantage of two Hudson Valley errors and score three more runs, all on singles with two outs. By the time the fourth inning was over, the Panthers held a 13-0 lead.

The lead was more than enough for Snyder and the Panthers defense. Snyder scattered seven hits and kept Hudson Valley off the board until allowing two runs in the final inning. She struck out seven while improving her own record to 18-1 on the season.

TC3 totaled 17 hits in game two, one shy of the team's record for a playoff game. Ten Panthers had a hit on the day, and six had multiple hits. Fravel sparked the attacked by going 3-for-4 with two RBI and two runs scored. Snyder, Radley, and Chelsea Houtenbrink (Waterloo H.S./Waterloo) each had two hits and two RBI, and Sherlock and Stephanie Parsons (Afton H.S./Afton) each had to hits and a single RBI.

TC3's record is now 32-6 overall and 24-1 in region. Hudson Valley ends its season with a record of 22-9 overall and 14-7 in region.

Strong pitching and timely hitting helped the Tompkins Cortland Community College softball team to a 5-1 win over Jamestown Community College-Cattaraugus in the opening round of the NJCAA Region III playoffs Tuesday. The Panthers, the #1 seed in the playoffs, now advance to the Region III-A championship series against #4 Hudson Valley Community College at 10 a.m. Friday in Corning. The Vikings advanced with an eight-inning, 4-3 win over Jefferson Community College. TC3's overall record is now 30-6 overall and 22-1 in region. Jamestown-Cattaraugus ends its year 10-12 overall and 10-10 in region.

Tuesday's game started with TC3 pitcher Ashley Snyder (Pulaski H.S./Pulaski) setting the Jaguars down in order the first two innings. At the plate, the Panthers got started in the second. Samijo Scheer (Corning East H.S./Corning) led off with a walk and Mackenzie Sherlock (Paul V. Moore H.S./Central Square) followed with a long home run to left to make it 2-0. In the third, the TC3 defense got sloppy and the visitors took advantage to score a run on a throwing error to bring the score to 2-1. After a scoreless fourth, TC3 plated a run in the fifth. Chelsea Houtenbrink (Waterloo H.S./Waterloo) opened the frame with a single and moved to second on an infield hit by Natasha Kersch (Warsaw H.S./Warsaw). After a fly out and force out left Kersch on second with two outs, Snyder came through with a two-out single to score Kersch with the team's third run. TC3 added two more in the sixth, as Brooke Radley (Altmar-Parish-Williamstown H.S./Pulaski) walked and Cassie Neadom (Fabius-Pompey H.S./Fabius) reached on an error, and both came around to score on a double by Tayler Fravel (Sandy Creek H.S./Sandy Creek). Snyder and the defense made it stand, setting down the last nine batters she faced in order.

Snyder allowed just two hits while striking out nine to improve to 17-1 on the season. She added a 2-for-3 effort at the plate to lead TC3's seven-hit attack.

The Tompkins Cortland Community College softball team closed out the regular season with a doubleheader sweep of Alfred State College Saturday, winning by scores of 8-2 and 12-6. TC3 ends the regular season with a record of 29-6 overall and 21-1, the fourth straight year the Panthers have topped 20 regional wins. Alfred State drops to 10-20 overall and 7-13 in region.

In the opener, TC3 jumped out to a 6-0 lead in the third inning before Alfred scored twice in the bottom of the third. The Panthers got a run back in the fourth and neither team could score the rest of the way, leaving the final at 7-2. Ashley Snyder (Pulaski H.S./Pulaski) had a big game both at the plate and in the circle, going 2-for-4 with a triple offensively and striking out 11 while allowing just three hits while tossing the complete game. Natasha Kersch (Warsaw H.S./Warsaw) went 2-for-3 with a triple and two RBI and Chelsea Houtenbrink (Waterloo H.S./Waterloo) went 2-for-4 with two RBI. Katelyn Percey (Charles O. Dickerson H.S./Trumansburg) added a double and a run batted in.

In the second game, the Panthers again moved out to a 6-0 lead early, scoring four in the first and two in the second. This time, TC3 added to the lead, making it 10-0 in the fourth before the home team took advantage of some wildness in the TC3 pitching circle to keep the game going. Alfred scored three in the bottom of the fourth, and after the Panthers scored twice in the fifth to make it 12-3, Alfred plated three runs in the bottom of the inning to make it 12-6, a score that would hold to the end.

As a team TC3 pounded out 18 hits in game two, led by a 3-for-4, four-RBI effort from Percey. Snyder and Samijo Scheer (Corning East H.S./Corning) also had three hits in game two, while Kersch and Houtenbrink each had two hits. Kersch and Jennifer Boynton (Ithaca H.S./Ithaca) each doubled for the winners. Snyder earned the win in the circle to improve her record to 16-2 on the season.

TC3 now awaits the announcement of the NJCAA Region III playoff seedings on Sunday. The playoffs will begin Tuesday.

The Tompkins Cortland Community College softball team closed out the regular season with a doubleheader sweep of Alfred State College Saturday, winning by scores of 8-2 and 12-6. TC3 ends the regular season with a record of 29-6 overall and 21-1, the fourth straight year the Panthers have topped 20 regional wins. Alfred State drops to 10-20 overall and 7-13 in region.

In the opener, TC3 jumped out to a 6-0 lead in the third inning before Alfred scored twice in the bottom of the third. The Panthers got a run back in the fourth and neither team could score the rest of the way, leaving the final at 7-2. Ashley Snyder (Pulaski H.S./Pulaski) had a big game both at the plate and in the circle, going 2-for-4 with a triple offensively and striking out 11 while allowing just three hits while tossing the complete game. Natasha Kersch (Warsaw H.S./Warsaw) went 2-for-3 with a triple and two RBI and Chelsea Houtenbrink (Waterloo H.S./Waterloo) went 2-for-4 with two RBI. Katelyn Percey (Charles O. Dickerson H.S./Trumansburg) added a double and a run batted in.

In the second game, the Panthers again moved out to a 6-0 lead early, scoring four in the first and two in the second. This time, TC3 added to the lead, making it 10-0 in the fourth before the home team took advantage of some wildness in the TC3 pitching circle to keep the game going. Alfred scored three in the bottom of the fourth, and after the Panthers scored twice in the fifth to make it 12-3, Alfred plated three runs in the bottom of the inning to make it 12-6, a score that would hold to the end.

As a team TC3 pounded out 18 hits in game two, led by a 3-for-4, four-RBI effort from Percey. Snyder and Samijo Scheer (Corning East H.S./Corning) also had three hits in game two, while Kersch and Houtenbrink each had two hits. Kersch and Jennifer Boynton (Ithaca H.S./Ithaca) each doubled for the winners. Snyder earned the win in the circle to improve her record to 16-2 on the season.

TC3 now awaits the announcement of the NJCAA Region III playoff seedings on Sunday. The playoffs will begin Tuesday.

After dropping the first game of a doubleheader featuring two nationally ranked teams, the Tompkins Cortland Community College softball team bounced back with a solid win in the nightcap. The #5-ranked Panthers dropped the opener to #7 Herkimer County Community College, 6-3, before winning the second game, 9-1. The split snapped TC3's 19-game winning streak and leaves the Panthers with a record of 25-6 overall and 16-1 in Region III. Herkimer is now 29-7 overall and 27-4 in region.

TC3's bats started the day as cold as the weather. The Panthers were set down in order the first three innings and only reached in the fourth via a Herkimer error. TC3 recorded its first hit in the sixth inning, and by then the home team was trailing 4-0. In the sixth, Natasha Kersch (Warsaw H.S./Warsaw) drew a one-out walk and moved to third on a clean single by Tayler Fravel (Sandy Creek H.S./Sandy Creek). After a ground out, Ashley Snyder (Pulaski H.S./Pulaski) broke up the shutout with a three-run homer to make it 4-3. Herkimer added two more runs in the top of the seventh to end the scoring at 6-3.
The second game saw the home team take the lead early. In the bottom of the first, Snyder started a two-out rally by drawing a walk. Samijo Scheer (Corning East H.S./Corning) followed by blasting a home run to make it 2-0. Mackenzie Sherlock (Paul V. Moore H.S./Central Square) and Brooke Radley (Altmar-Parish-Williamstown H.S./Pulaski) followed with singles, but were left stranded as the inning ended. After Herkimer got a run back in the second, the Panthers took control in the third.

With one out, Sherlock laced another single. After a fielder's choice, Stephanie Parsons (Afton H.S./Afton), Chelsea Houtenbrink (Waterloo H.S./Waterloo), Kersch, and Fravel had consecutive singles, scoring three runs to make it 5-1. The score was unchanged until the sixth, when TC3 again put together a string of hits. Katie Ducharme (C.W. Baker H.S./Syracuse) opened the inning with a single and Snyder followed with her second homer of the day to make it 7-1. After an out, Sherlock singled for the fourth time in the game, followed by singles from Radley and pinch-hitter Katelyn Percey (Charles O. Dickerson H.S./Trumansburg). Houtenbrink drove in a run with bases-loaded single, and, after a fielder's choice force at home, Fravel came through with a two-out single to make it 9-1 and end the game due to the mercy rule.

Snyder earned the win in the circle, striking out six to improve to 14-1 on the year. Sherlock led the way by going 4-for-4 in game two, while Fravel, Scheer, Radley, and Houtenbrink each had two hits as part of a 17-hit attack in the second game.

After dropping the first game of a doubleheader featuring two nationally ranked teams, the Tompkins Cortland Community College softball team bounced back with a solid win in the nightcap. The #5-ranked Panthers dropped the opener to #7 Herkimer County Community College, 6-3, before winning the second game, 9-1. The split snapped TC3's 19-game winning streak and leaves the Panthers with a record of 25-6 overall and 16-1 in Region III. Herkimer is now 29-7 overall and 27-4 in region.

TC3's bats started the day as cold as the weather. The Panthers were set down in order the first three innings and only reached in the fourth via a Herkimer error. TC3 recorded its first hit in the sixth inning, and by then the home team was trailing 4-0. In the sixth, Natasha Kersch (Warsaw H.S./Warsaw) drew a one-out walk and moved to third on a clean single by Tayler Fravel (Sandy Creek H.S./Sandy Creek). After a ground out, Ashley Snyder (Pulaski H.S./Pulaski) broke up the shutout with a three-run homer to make it 4-3. Herkimer added two more runs in the top of the seventh to end the scoring at 6-3.
The second game saw the home team take the lead early. In the bottom of the first, Snyder started a two-out rally by drawing a walk. Samijo Scheer (Corning East H.S./Corning) followed by blasting a home run to make it 2-0. Mackenzie Sherlock (Paul V. Moore H.S./Central Square) and Brooke Radley (Altmar-Parish-Williamstown H.S./Pulaski) followed with singles, but were left stranded as the inning ended. After Herkimer got a run back in the second, the Panthers took control in the third.

With one out, Sherlock laced another single. After a fielder's choice, Stephanie Parsons (Afton H.S./Afton), Chelsea Houtenbrink (Waterloo H.S./Waterloo), Kersch, and Fravel had consecutive singles, scoring three runs to make it 5-1. The score was unchanged until the sixth, when TC3 again put together a string of hits. Katie Ducharme (C.W. Baker H.S./Syracuse) opened the inning with a single and Snyder followed with her second homer of the day to make it 7-1. After an out, Sherlock singled for the fourth time in the game, followed by singles from Radley and pinch-hitter Katelyn Percey (Charles O. Dickerson H.S./Trumansburg). Houtenbrink drove in a run with bases-loaded single, and, after a fielder's choice force at home, Fravel came through with a two-out single to make it 9-1 and end the game due to the mercy rule.

Snyder earned the win in the circle, striking out six to improve to 14-1 on the year. Sherlock led the way by going 4-for-4 in game two, while Fravel, Scheer, Radley, and Houtenbrink each had two hits as part of a 17-hit attack in the second game.

A no-hitter from Mackenzie Sherlock (Paul V. Moore H.S./Central Square) was among the highlights Sunday as the Tompkins Cortland Community College softball team swept a doubleheader from Genesee Community College, winning by the score of 9-0 and 10-0. TC3, winners of 19 straight, improves to 24-5 overall and 16-0 in Region III. Genesee's record drops to 9-20 overall and 9-13 in regional play.

Sherlock tossed her gem in the opener, striking out eight in the five-inning game. Sherlock walked one and hit another batter, but otherwise dominated. Only seven balls were put in play, with five grounds out and two pop outs, all in the infield. It was the third no-hitter tossed by TC3 pitchers this year, and the first of the season for Sherlock.

The offense did more than enough to support Sherlock. In the first, Samijo Scheer (Corning East H.S./Corning) put the Panthers on the board by bombing a three-run homer well over the outfield fence. Two batters later, Brooke Radley (Altmar-Parish-Williamstown H.S./Pulaski) lifted a solo shot over the fence to make it 4-0 in the first inning. The Panthers added four more in the third, with Sherlock driving in the first run, Stephanie Parsons (Afton H.S./Afton) adding another RBI, and Chelsea Houtenbrink (Waterloo H.S./Waterloo) coming through with a two-run single to make it 8-0. The final run came in the fourth, with Katie Ducharme (C.W. Baker H.S./Syracuse) leading off with a double and coming in to score on a Genesee error.

In game two, Ashley Snyder (Pulaski H.S./Pulaski) was nearly as dominant in the circle, allowing just five hits while shutting out Genesee. She struck out ten in five innings, including the final seven outs of the game, and sent eight of Genesee's nine batters down on strikes at least once.

Like the first game, it didn't take the TC3 offense long to get rolling. In the bottom of the first, Tayler Fravel (Sandy Creek H.S./Sandy Creek) led off with a single, stole second and came in to score on a single by Ducharme. Snyder followed that up with a double to score Ducharme and make it 2-0. In the second, Cassie Neadom (Fabius-Pompey H.S./Fabius) reached on a single and eventually came in on another single by Ducharme to make it 3-0. In the fourth, the floodgates opened with the Panthers scoring seven runs. Ducharme, Snyder, and Scheer each had an RBI, Katelyn Percey (Charles O. Dickerson H.S./Trumansburg) drove in two, and Katrina Teeter (Athens H.S./Sayre) stroked the first homer of her career, a two-run shot to make it 10-0.

Fravel, Ducharme, Scheer, and Sherlock each had three hits on the day as the Panthers totaled 22 hits in 42 at bats in the two games.

A no-hitter from Mackenzie Sherlock (Paul V. Moore H.S./Central Square) was among the highlights Sunday as the Tompkins Cortland Community College softball team swept a doubleheader from Genesee Community College, winning by the score of 9-0 and 10-0. TC3, winners of 19 straight, improves to 24-5 overall and 16-0 in Region III. Genesee's record drops to 9-20 overall and 9-13 in regional play.

Sherlock tossed her gem in the opener, striking out eight in the five-inning game. Sherlock walked one and hit another batter, but otherwise dominated. Only seven balls were put in play, with five grounds out and two pop outs, all in the infield. It was the third no-hitter tossed by TC3 pitchers this year, and the first of the season for Sherlock.

The offense did more than enough to support Sherlock. In the first, Samijo Scheer (Corning East H.S./Corning) put the Panthers on the board by bombing a three-run homer well over the outfield fence. Two batters later, Brooke Radley (Altmar-Parish-Williamstown H.S./Pulaski) lifted a solo shot over the fence to make it 4-0 in the first inning. The Panthers added four more in the third, with Sherlock driving in the first run, Stephanie Parsons (Afton H.S./Afton) adding another RBI, and Chelsea Houtenbrink (Waterloo H.S./Waterloo) coming through with a two-run single to make it 8-0. The final run came in the fourth, with Katie Ducharme (C.W. Baker H.S./Syracuse) leading off with a double and coming in to score on a Genesee error.

In game two, Ashley Snyder (Pulaski H.S./Pulaski) was nearly as dominant in the circle, allowing just five hits while shutting out Genesee. She struck out ten in five innings, including the final seven outs of the game, and sent eight of Genesee's nine batters down on strikes at least once.

Like the first game, it didn't take the TC3 offense long to get rolling. In the bottom of the first, Tayler Fravel (Sandy Creek H.S./Sandy Creek) led off with a single, stole second and came in to score on a single by Ducharme. Snyder followed that up with a double to score Ducharme and make it 2-0. In the second, Cassie Neadom (Fabius-Pompey H.S./Fabius) reached on a single and eventually came in on another single by Ducharme to make it 3-0. In the fourth, the floodgates opened with the Panthers scoring seven runs. Ducharme, Snyder, and Scheer each had an RBI, Katelyn Percey (Charles O. Dickerson H.S./Trumansburg) drove in two, and Katrina Teeter (Athens H.S./Sayre) stroked the first homer of her career, a two-run shot to make it 10-0.

Fravel, Ducharme, Scheer, and Sherlock each had three hits on the day as the Panthers totaled 22 hits in 42 at bats in the two games.

Playing for the first time in a week, the Tompkins Cortland Community College softball team's bats showed no signs of rust as the Panthers blasted ten extra base hits, including four homers, in a doubleheader sweep of Jefferson Community College Thursday. The Panthers won by scores of 10-2 and 12-1 to improve to 22-5 overall and 14-0 in Region III. Jefferson is now 8-9 overall and 8-4 in regional play.

Both games were stopped early due to the mercy rule, with TC3 rapping out a total of 25 hits in 50 at bats. In game one, after a scoreless top of the inning for Jefferson, TC3 lead-off hitter Tayler Fravel (Sandy Creek H.S./Sandy Creek) set the tone for the day. Fravel drilled the first pitch thrown back up the middle, bouncing off the Jefferson pitcher's leg for a single. Katie Ducharme (C.W. Baker H.S./Syracuse) followed with another single, setting the stage for Ashley Snyder (Pulaski H.S./Pulaski) to drive in the game's first run with a double to right. Before the inning was over TC3 had plated three runs to make the score 3-0. Jefferson got two back in the third, but the bottom of the third saw TC3 send 11 hitters to plate while scoring seven runs. Snyder led off the inning with a long home run, but an even bigger blast came from Chelsea Houtenbrink (Waterloo H.S./Waterloo), who drilled a grand slam, her second of the year and the third straight game she has hit a homer. After three innings the score was 10-2, and pitcher Mackenzie Sherlock (Paul V. Moore H.S./Central Square) made it stand, striking out the last two hitters of the game to seal the win.

Fravel, Ducharme, Snyder, and Brooke Radley (Altmar-Parish-Williamstown H.S./Pulaski) each went 2-for-3 at the plate, with Fravel adding a double to her line. Sherlock struck out six while allowing no earned runs to improve her record to 8-3 on the season.
Game two opened with Jefferson taking advantage of three well-placed hits to score a run and lead 1-0. The lead was short-lived. In the bottom of the first Fravel reached on a bunt and Radley followed with a run-scoring double. Snyder was next, blasting her second homer of the day to make it 3-1. The hitting continued in the second inning, with Houtenbrink's single starting a two-run rally that was capped by RBIs from Radley and Snyder. In the third, Sherlock led off the TC3 half with a solo homer, making the score 6-1 after three innings. The fourth featured ten TC3 batters, with six reaching via base hits. Fravel again set the tone with a lead-off double and Sherlock collected another two RBI with a single. Samijo Scheer (Corning East H.S./Corning) and Houtenbrink also doubled as part of the big inning, making the score 12-1. After holding Jefferson off the board in the fifth, the Panthers had the sweep.

Snyder had another strong game in the circle. She struck out ten in five innings while scattering four hits. Her season record is now 12-1.

Radley and Houtenbrink each went 3-for-3 in game two, with Sherlock finishing 2-for-3 with three RBI.

Playing for the first time in a week, the Tompkins Cortland Community College softball team's bats showed no signs of rust as the Panthers blasted ten extra base hits, including four homers, in a doubleheader sweep of Jefferson Community College Thursday. The Panthers won by scores of 10-2 and 12-1 to improve to 22-5 overall and 14-0 in Region III. Jefferson is now 8-9 overall and 8-4 in regional play.

Both games were stopped early due to the mercy rule, with TC3 rapping out a total of 25 hits in 50 at bats. In game one, after a scoreless top of the inning for Jefferson, TC3 lead-off hitter Tayler Fravel (Sandy Creek H.S./Sandy Creek) set the tone for the day. Fravel drilled the first pitch thrown back up the middle, bouncing off the Jefferson pitcher's leg for a single. Katie Ducharme (C.W. Baker H.S./Syracuse) followed with another single, setting the stage for Ashley Snyder (Pulaski H.S./Pulaski) to drive in the game's first run with a double to right. Before the inning was over TC3 had plated three runs to make the score 3-0. Jefferson got two back in the third, but the bottom of the third saw TC3 send 11 hitters to plate while scoring seven runs. Snyder led off the inning with a long home run, but an even bigger blast came from Chelsea Houtenbrink (Waterloo H.S./Waterloo), who drilled a grand slam, her second of the year and the third straight game she has hit a homer. After three innings the score was 10-2, and pitcher Mackenzie Sherlock (Paul V. Moore H.S./Central Square) made it stand, striking out the last two hitters of the game to seal the win.

Fravel, Ducharme, Snyder, and Brooke Radley (Altmar-Parish-Williamstown H.S./Pulaski) each went 2-for-3 at the plate, with Fravel adding a double to her line. Sherlock struck out six while allowing no earned runs to improve her record to 8-3 on the season.
Game two opened with Jefferson taking advantage of three well-placed hits to score a run and lead 1-0. The lead was short-lived. In the bottom of the first Fravel reached on a bunt and Radley followed with a run-scoring double. Snyder was next, blasting her second homer of the day to make it 3-1. The hitting continued in the second inning, with Houtenbrink's single starting a two-run rally that was capped by RBIs from Radley and Snyder. In the third, Sherlock led off the TC3 half with a solo homer, making the score 6-1 after three innings. The fourth featured ten TC3 batters, with six reaching via base hits. Fravel again set the tone with a lead-off double and Sherlock collected another two RBI with a single. Samijo Scheer (Corning East H.S./Corning) and Houtenbrink also doubled as part of the big inning, making the score 12-1. After holding Jefferson off the board in the fifth, the Panthers had the sweep.

Snyder had another strong game in the circle. She struck out ten in five innings while scattering four hits. Her season record is now 12-1.

Radley and Houtenbrink each went 3-for-3 in game two, with Sherlock finishing 2-for-3 with three RBI.

TC3 hosts Genesee Community College Sunday at 1 p.m.

Panthers Pick Up Two Forfeits from Fulton-Montgomery

Tuesday, April 26, 2011

Fulton-Montgomery Community College has forfeited Tuesday's doubleheader to TC3. The Panthers are now 20-5 overall and 12-0 in Region III. TC3 plays at Jefferson Community College Thursday.

Panthers Pick Up Two Forfeits from Fulton-Montgomery

Tuesday, April 26, 2011

Fulton-Montgomery Community College has forfeited Tuesday's doubleheader to TC3. The Panthers are now 20-5 overall and 12-0 in Region III. TC3 plays at Jefferson Community College Thursday.

The weather was cold, but the bats were hot for the Tompkins Cortland Community College softball team Thursday. The Panthers blasted five home runs, including three grand slams, en route to a doubleheader sweep of Broome Community College by scores of 9-0 and 19-2. TC3's record is now 18-5 overall and 10-0 in Region III. Broome is 3-7 overall and in regional play.

Several Panthers had big days, but none bigger than Chelsea Houtenbrink (Waterloo H.S./Waterloo). The freshman blasted a grand slam in game one and followed that up with a two-run homer in game two. For the day she went a combined 5-for-8 with seven runs batted in. Brooke Radley (Altmar-Parish-Williamstown H.S./Pulaski) had a similar line, going a combined 4-for-6 with a double, a grand slam, and seven RBI. The sophomore's day included a six-RBI second game, the second most ever in a single game by a TC3 softball player. Ashley Snyder (Pulaski H.S./Pulaski) got in on the fun with 5-for-8 day that included a grand slam homer, a triple, a double, and five RBI. Tayler Fravel (Sandy Creek H.S./Sandy Creek) pounded the other homer as part of a 3-for-4 second game.

Mackenzie Sherlock (Paul V. Moore H.S./Central Square) earned the shutout win in game one, striking out six while scattering four hits. Snyder was the winner in game two, striking out ten in five innings of work.

The weather was cold, but the bats were hot for the Tompkins Cortland Community College softball team Thursday. The Panthers blasted five home runs, including three grand slams, en route to a doubleheader sweep of Broome Community College by scores of 9-0 and 19-2. TC3's record is now 18-5 overall and 10-0 in Region III. Broome is 3-7 overall and in regional play.

Several Panthers had big days, but none bigger than Chelsea Houtenbrink (Waterloo H.S./Waterloo). The freshman blasted a grand slam in game one and followed that up with a two-run homer in game two. For the day she went a combined 5-for-8 with seven runs batted in. Brooke Radley (Altmar-Parish-Williamstown H.S./Pulaski) had a similar line, going a combined 4-for-6 with a double, a grand slam, and seven RBI. The sophomore's day included a six-RBI second game, the second most ever in a single game by a TC3 softball player. Ashley Snyder (Pulaski H.S./Pulaski) got in on the fun with 5-for-8 day that included a grand slam homer, a triple, a double, and five RBI. Tayler Fravel (Sandy Creek H.S./Sandy Creek) pounded the other homer as part of a 3-for-4 second game.

Mackenzie Sherlock (Paul V. Moore H.S./Central Square) earned the shutout win in game one, striking out six while scattering four hits. Snyder was the winner in game two, striking out ten in five innings of work.

A pair of Tompkins Cortland Community College softball pitcher combined on a perfect game Thursday as part of a TC3 doubleheader sweep of Finger Lakes Community College. The Panthers won both games by the same score, 9-0, to improve to 16-5 overall and 8-0 in Region III. Finger Lakes drops to 3-21 overall and 1-9 in regional play.

In game one, TC3 pitcher Ashley Snyder (Pulaski H.S./Pulaski) was nearly unhittable, allowing just a bloop single in the fourth and striking out eight in five innings. Offensively the Panthers set the tone early. Tayler Fravel (Sandy Creek H.S./Sandy Creek) led off the bottom of the first with a double and came around to score on a ground out and wild pitch. In the second, TC3 sent 12 batters to the plate, scoring eight runs and putting the game away. Mackenzie Sherlock (Paul V. Moore H.S./Central Square) had two hits in the inning; she singled to open the frame and later hit a two-run homer to cap the scoring. In all, the second inning saw TC3 score eight runs on seven hits and one error by Finger Lakes.

The second game saw TC3's pitching completely shut down Finger Lakes, as Snyder and Katrina Teeter (Sayre H.S./Athens, Penn.) combined to toss a five-inning perfect game. Snyder threw the first three innings, striking out four, and Teeter came in for the final two, striking out three of the six batters she faced. It's the first perfect game in TC3 softball history.

Fravel again provided the spark at the plate, leading off the game with a single as part of a three-run rally in the first inning. Samijo Scheer (Corning East H.S./Corning) provided the big hit with the bases-loaded, rocketing a hit off the pitcher's leg to drive in two. The Panthers put up three more in the third and then three more in the fourth, with Scheer in the middle of both rallies. In the third, Snyder led off with a single, Scheer walked, and Sherlock drove in Snyder with single. Scheer scored on an error, and Chelsea Houtenbrink (Waterloo H.S./Waterloo) drove in the inning's final run with a single. The fourth inning saw Fravel, Teeter, and Scheer each lace doubles, and Kaitlyn Percey (Charles o. Dickerson H.S./Trumansburg) deliver a sacrifice fly. By the end of the inning, the Panthers had a 9-0 lead on a total of 11 hits.

Fravel went a combined 5-for-6 with four runs scored, Sherlock went 4-for-5 with four RBI, and Snyder and Scheer each went 3-for-5, with Scheer driving in four runs on the day.

A pair of Tompkins Cortland Community College softball pitcher combined on a perfect game Thursday as part of a TC3 doubleheader sweep of Finger Lakes Community College. The Panthers won both games by the same score, 9-0, to improve to 16-5 overall and 8-0 in Region III. Finger Lakes drops to 3-21 overall and 1-9 in regional play.

In game one, TC3 pitcher Ashley Snyder (Pulaski H.S./Pulaski) was nearly unhittable, allowing just a bloop single in the fourth and striking out eight in five innings. Offensively the Panthers set the tone early. Tayler Fravel (Sandy Creek H.S./Sandy Creek) led off the bottom of the first with a double and came around to score on a ground out and wild pitch. In the second, TC3 sent 12 batters to the plate, scoring eight runs and putting the game away. Mackenzie Sherlock (Paul V. Moore H.S./Central Square) had two hits in the inning; she singled to open the frame and later hit a two-run homer to cap the scoring. In all, the second inning saw TC3 score eight runs on seven hits and one error by Finger Lakes.

The second game saw TC3's pitching completely shut down Finger Lakes, as Snyder and Katrina Teeter (Sayre H.S./Athens, Penn.) combined to toss a five-inning perfect game. Snyder threw the first three innings, striking out four, and Teeter came in for the final two, striking out three of the six batters she faced. It's the first perfect game in TC3 softball history.

Fravel again provided the spark at the plate, leading off the game with a single as part of a three-run rally in the first inning. Samijo Scheer (Corning East H.S./Corning) provided the big hit with the bases-loaded, rocketing a hit off the pitcher's leg to drive in two. The Panthers put up three more in the third and then three more in the fourth, with Scheer in the middle of both rallies. In the third, Snyder led off with a single, Scheer walked, and Sherlock drove in Snyder with single. Scheer scored on an error, and Chelsea Houtenbrink (Waterloo H.S./Waterloo) drove in the inning's final run with a single. The fourth inning saw Fravel, Teeter, and Scheer each lace doubles, and Kaitlyn Percey (Charles o. Dickerson H.S./Trumansburg) deliver a sacrifice fly. By the end of the inning, the Panthers had a 9-0 lead on a total of 11 hits.

Fravel went a combined 5-for-6 with four runs scored, Sherlock went 4-for-5 with four RBI, and Snyder and Scheer each went 3-for-5, with Scheer driving in four runs on the day.

For the second time this season, the Tompkins Cortland Community College softball team played a doubleheader with the top-ranked team in the nation. And for the second time this season, the Panthers ended the day with two wins. Playing in its home opener Tuesday, the TC3 Panthers beat Corning Community College 4-3 and 3-0. TC3, the #6-ranked team in the latest NJCAA national poll, is now 14-5 overall and 6-0 in Region III. Corning drops to 13-2 overall and 5-2 in regional play. Earlier this year, TC3 swept then #1-ranked Brookdale Community College in New Jersey.

The day started poorly for the Panthers, as Corning scored two runs in the first inning, thanks in part to a walk, hit batter, and an error. TC3 answered in the bottom of the inning, with leadoff hitter Tayler Fravel (Sandy Creek H.S./Sandy Creek) ripping a double to open the frame. After number two hitter Katie Ducharme (C.W. Baker H.S./Syracuse) was hit by a pitch, the Panthers had runners at first and second. Two fielder's choice plays left runners at the corners with two outs, Mackenzie Sherlock (Paul V. Moore H.S./Central Square) came through with a two-out RBI to make it 2-1 after one inning.

After a scoreless second, TC3 took the lead with two-out rally in the third. After the first two hitters were retired, Samijo Scheer (Corning East H.S./Corning) laced a single. Sherlock and Stephanie Parsons (Afton H.S./Afton) followed, and each reached on an error, the last one bringing Scheer in to score the tying run. Brooke Radley (Altmar-Parish-Williamstown H.S./Pulaski) added an RBI single to bring in Sherlock and make the score 3-2 after three innings. The lead grew to 4-2 in the fifth inning after Scheer opened the inning with single, moved to second on a single from Sherlock, reached third on a Parsons sacrifice, and came in to score on a Radley groundout.

Meanwhile, Sherlock settled down in the circle, working out of trouble in the second and third to take a 4-2 lead into the seventh. Corning managed a single run, but Sherlock closed the door, ending the game with a strikeout. She finished the game with three strikeouts, allowing two earned runs on six hits. Fravel led the offense with a 3-for-4 effort.

In game two, Ashley Snyder (Pulaski H.S./Pulaski) was in control from the start, setting down the first seven batters she faced. She allowed just four hits in seven innings, and no Corning runner advanced past first base. Snyder struck out seven, including the final out of the game.

Offensively, the Panthers got started in the first inning. With one out, Duchare singled and moved to third on a single by Snyder. Ducharme scored the game's first run on a double steal, giving Snyder all the runs she would need. After a scoreless second, Fravel reached on a fielder's choice, and Ducharme singled with one out in the third. After a passed ball, Snyder drove them both in with a single to make it 3-0, a score that would hold up as the final.

Snyder and Ducharme each went 2-for-3, with Ducharme scoring twice and Snyder driving in two.

For the second time this season, the Tompkins Cortland Community College softball team played a doubleheader with the top-ranked team in the nation. And for the second time this season, the Panthers ended the day with two wins. Playing in its home opener Tuesday, the TC3 Panthers beat Corning Community College 4-3 and 3-0. TC3, the #6-ranked team in the latest NJCAA national poll, is now 14-5 overall and 6-0 in Region III. Corning drops to 13-2 overall and 5-2 in regional play. Earlier this year, TC3 swept then #1-ranked Brookdale Community College in New Jersey.

The day started poorly for the Panthers, as Corning scored two runs in the first inning, thanks in part to a walk, hit batter, and an error. TC3 answered in the bottom of the inning, with leadoff hitter Tayler Fravel (Sandy Creek H.S./Sandy Creek) ripping a double to open the frame. After number two hitter Katie Ducharme (C.W. Baker H.S./Syracuse) was hit by a pitch, the Panthers had runners at first and second. Two fielder's choice plays left runners at the corners with two outs, Mackenzie Sherlock (Paul V. Moore H.S./Central Square) came through with a two-out RBI to make it 2-1 after one inning.

After a scoreless second, TC3 took the lead with two-out rally in the third. After the first two hitters were retired, Samijo Scheer (Corning East H.S./Corning) laced a single. Sherlock and Stephanie Parsons (Afton H.S./Afton) followed, and each reached on an error, the last one bringing Scheer in to score the tying run. Brooke Radley (Altmar-Parish-Williamstown H.S./Pulaski) added an RBI single to bring in Sherlock and make the score 3-2 after three innings. The lead grew to 4-2 in the fifth inning after Scheer opened the inning with single, moved to second on a single from Sherlock, reached third on a Parsons sacrifice, and came in to score on a Radley groundout.

Meanwhile, Sherlock settled down in the circle, working out of trouble in the second and third to take a 4-2 lead into the seventh. Corning managed a single run, but Sherlock closed the door, ending the game with a strikeout. She finished the game with three strikeouts, allowing two earned runs on six hits. Fravel led the offense with a 3-for-4 effort.

In game two, Ashley Snyder (Pulaski H.S./Pulaski) was in control from the start, setting down the first seven batters she faced. She allowed just four hits in seven innings, and no Corning runner advanced past first base. Snyder struck out seven, including the final out of the game.

Offensively, the Panthers got started in the first inning. With one out, Duchare singled and moved to third on a single by Snyder. Ducharme scored the game's first run on a double steal, giving Snyder all the runs she would need. After a scoreless second, Fravel reached on a fielder's choice, and Ducharme singled with one out in the third. After a passed ball, Snyder drove them both in with a single to make it 3-0, a score that would hold up as the final.

Snyder and Ducharme each went 2-for-3, with Ducharme scoring twice and Snyder driving in two.

The Tompkins Cortland Community College softball team set the tone early Sunday with big first innings in both games of a doubleheader sweep at Niagara County Community College. TC3 earned wins by scores of 7-1 and 13-0 to improve to 12-5 overall and 4-0 in Region III. Niagara is 0-5-1 overall and in regional play.

TC3 homered in the first inning of each game. In the opener, Mackenzie Sherlock (Paul V. Moore H.S./Central Square) blasted a two-run homer as part of a four-run first for the Panthers. Sherlock made the lead stand, striking out 10 while tossing a complete game.

In game two, TC3 scored five in the first, with Brooke Radley (Altmar-Parish-Williamstown H.S./Pulaski) providing a three-run homer. Chelsea Houtenbrink (Waterloo H.S./Waterloo) added some more fireworks later in the game, blasting a homer to dead center in the fifth. The offense was more than enough for Ashley Snyder (Pulaski H.S./Pulaski), who set a new TC3 record with 15 strikeouts in the game. Snyder, who already has a no-hitter this season, allowed just one hit Sunday for her second one-hitter of the year.

Eight different Panthers had multiple hits Sunday, led by four hits each by Houtenbrink, Tayler Fravel (Sandy Creek H.S./Sandy Creek), and Samijo Scheer (Corning East H.S./Corning). Scheer had a big day in the power department with three doubles and three RBI, while Houtenbrink counted a double among her hits.

The Tompkins Cortland Community College softball team set the tone early Sunday with big first innings in both games of a doubleheader sweep at Niagara County Community College. TC3 earned wins by scores of 7-1 and 13-0 to improve to 12-5 overall and 4-0 in Region III. Niagara is 0-5-1 overall and in regional play.

TC3 homered in the first inning of each game. In the opener, Mackenzie Sherlock (Paul V. Moore H.S./Central Square) blasted a two-run homer as part of a four-run first for the Panthers. Sherlock made the lead stand, striking out 10 while tossing a complete game.

In game two, TC3 scored five in the first, with Brooke Radley (Altmar-Parish-Williamstown H.S./Pulaski) providing a three-run homer. Chelsea Houtenbrink (Waterloo H.S./Waterloo) added some more fireworks later in the game, blasting a homer to dead center in the fifth. The offense was more than enough for Ashley Snyder (Pulaski H.S./Pulaski), who set a new TC3 record with 15 strikeouts in the game. Snyder, who already has a no-hitter this season, allowed just one hit Sunday for her second one-hitter of the year.

Eight different Panthers had multiple hits Sunday, led by four hits each by Houtenbrink, Tayler Fravel (Sandy Creek H.S./Sandy Creek), and Samijo Scheer (Corning East H.S./Corning). Scheer had a big day in the power department with three doubles and three RBI, while Houtenbrink counted a double among her hits.

The Tompkins Cortland Community College softball team opened Region III play Saturday by beating Onondaga Community College, 8-1 and 9-3. The Panthers, ranked 6th in the nation in the latest NJCAA poll, improve to 10-5 overall this year. Onondaga is 3-3 both overall and in regional play.

TC3 took early leads in both games, scoring in five of the first six innings of game one while moving to an 8-0 lead in the sixth. Game two opened with TC3 plating four runs in the first inning and expanding on the lead the rest of the way. The Panthers pounded out a combined 25 hits on the day while pitchers Mackenzie Sherlock (Paul V. Moore H.S./Central Square) and Ashley Snyder (Pulaski H.S./Pulaski) each continued their strong spring in the circle with wins.

Tayler Fravel (Sandy Creek H.S./Sandy Creek) and Sherlock each had four hits on the day, with Fravel counting a double among her hits and Sherlock ripping a pair of two-baggers. Snyder had three hits, including a double, as did Samijo Scheer (Corning East H.S./Corning) and Stephanie Parsons (Afton H.S./Afton). Katie Ducharme (C.W. Baker H.S./Syracuse) went 2-for-4 in game one, including a triple and a pair of RBI.

Sherlock earned the win in game one, allowing just two hits while striking out 11. Snyder won the second game, striking out eight while scattering six hits.

The Tompkins Cortland Community College softball team opened Region III play Saturday by beating Onondaga Community College, 8-1 and 9-3. The Panthers, ranked 6th in the nation in the latest NJCAA poll, improve to 10-5 overall this year. Onondaga is 3-3 both overall and in regional play.

TC3 took early leads in both games, scoring in five of the first six innings of game one while moving to an 8-0 lead in the sixth. Game two opened with TC3 plating four runs in the first inning and expanding on the lead the rest of the way. The Panthers pounded out a combined 25 hits on the day while pitchers Mackenzie Sherlock (Paul V. Moore H.S./Central Square) and Ashley Snyder (Pulaski H.S./Pulaski) each continued their strong spring in the circle with wins.

Tayler Fravel (Sandy Creek H.S./Sandy Creek) and Sherlock each had four hits on the day, with Fravel counting a double among her hits and Sherlock ripping a pair of two-baggers. Snyder had three hits, including a double, as did Samijo Scheer (Corning East H.S./Corning) and Stephanie Parsons (Afton H.S./Afton). Katie Ducharme (C.W. Baker H.S./Syracuse) went 2-for-4 in game one, including a triple and a pair of RBI.

Sherlock earned the win in game one, allowing just two hits while striking out 11. Snyder won the second game, striking out eight while scattering six hits.

In a match-up of the last two national champions, the Tompkins Cortland Community College softball team earned a pair of big wins Sunday by sweeping a doubleheader at Brookdale Community College. The Panthers, currently ranked 10th in the nation in the NJCAA poll, beat the current #1 ranked team 7-4 and 8-7, with game two going into extra innings. With the wins, TC3, the 2009 national champions, improves to 8-5 overall this year. Brookdale, the 2010 national champs, falls to 15-3-1 in 2011.

The day opened with TC3 jumping to an early lead. The Panthers scored two in the first inning and added to the lead with a three-run homer by Ashley Snyder (Pulaski H.S./Pulaski) n the second. The lead grew to 6-0 with another run in the third before Brookdale got on the board with a run in the fourth. TC3 responded with a run in the top of the fifth to lead 7-1, but Brookdale came back with three in the bottom of the inning to make it 7-4. When neither team could score over the final two innings, TC3 had an opening game win.

Mackenzie Sherlock (Paul V. Moore H.S./Central Square) earned the win, striking out ten while allowing just five hits and two earned runs. Samijo Scheer (Corning East H.S./Corning) went 2-for-3 at the plate, including a double.

Game two saw the home team take the early lead, moving ahead 3-0 after three innings. TC3 cut the lead to 3-2 in the fourth and took the lead in the fifth, using another Snyder home run as part of a three-run inning to lead 5-3. The Panthers made it 6-3 with a run in the sixth. The lead held until the bottom of the seventh, as Brookdale rallied with two outs to score three and tie the game at 6-6 and force extra innings. TC3 scored two in the eighth and when Brookdale was held to a single run in the bottom of the inning, the Panthers had the sweep.

Snyder capped her big day by going 4-for-4 at the plate with a homer, two runs batted in, and three runs scored. She also earned the win in the circle, striking out 12 and allowing seven hits over eight innings of work. Scheer had another big game at the plate, going 4-for-5 with another double, and Tayler Fravel (Sandy Creek H.S./Sandy Creek) came through with a 3-for-5 effort. Sherlock added two hits and three RBI as part of TC3's team total of 15-hit attack in game two.

The wins mark the end of non-region play for the Panthers. TC3 opens regional play Saturday at Onondaga Community College.

In a match-up of the last two national champions, the Tompkins Cortland Community College softball team earned a pair of big wins Sunday by sweeping a doubleheader at Brookdale Community College. The Panthers, currently ranked 10th in the nation in the NJCAA poll, beat the current #1 ranked team 7-4 and 8-7, with game two going into extra innings. With the wins, TC3, the 2009 national champions, improves to 8-5 overall this year. Brookdale, the 2010 national champs, falls to 15-3-1 in 2011.

The day opened with TC3 jumping to an early lead. The Panthers scored two in the first inning and added to the lead with a three-run homer by Ashley Snyder (Pulaski H.S./Pulaski) n the second. The lead grew to 6-0 with another run in the third before Brookdale got on the board with a run in the fourth. TC3 responded with a run in the top of the fifth to lead 7-1, but Brookdale came back with three in the bottom of the inning to make it 7-4. When neither team could score over the final two innings, TC3 had an opening game win.

Mackenzie Sherlock (Paul V. Moore H.S./Central Square) earned the win, striking out ten while allowing just five hits and two earned runs. Samijo Scheer (Corning East H.S./Corning) went 2-for-3 at the plate, including a double.

Game two saw the home team take the early lead, moving ahead 3-0 after three innings. TC3 cut the lead to 3-2 in the fourth and took the lead in the fifth, using another Snyder home run as part of a three-run inning to lead 5-3. The Panthers made it 6-3 with a run in the sixth. The lead held until the bottom of the seventh, as Brookdale rallied with two outs to score three and tie the game at 6-6 and force extra innings. TC3 scored two in the eighth and when Brookdale was held to a single run in the bottom of the inning, the Panthers had the sweep.

Snyder capped her big day by going 4-for-4 at the plate with a homer, two runs batted in, and three runs scored. She also earned the win in the circle, striking out 12 and allowing seven hits over eight innings of work. Scheer had another big game at the plate, going 4-for-5 with another double, and Tayler Fravel (Sandy Creek H.S./Sandy Creek) came through with a 3-for-5 effort. Sherlock added two hits and three RBI as part of TC3's team total of 15-hit attack in game two.

The wins mark the end of non-region play for the Panthers. TC3 opens regional play Saturday at Onondaga Community College.

The Tompkins Cortland Community College softball team split a doubleheader with D-II Mercer County Community College (N.J.) Saturday, losing game one 3-0 before taking the nightcap 7-3. TC3 is now 6-5 on the year while Mercer stands at 11-5.

In game one, the Panthers struggled with the bats, managing just two hits. Pitcher Mackenzie Sherlock (Paul V. Moore H.S./Central Square) had another strong outing in the circle, giving up just five hits and no earned runs. She struck out six in six innings, but was betrayed by sloppy defense that included three errors.

Game two saw the offense wake up, as TC3 pounded out 11 hits and stole five bases. Katie Ducharme (C.W. Baker H.S./Syracuse) and Tayler Fravel (Sandy Creek H.S./Sandy Creek) led the way with each finishing with two hits and a stolen base. Ashley Snyder (Pulaski H.S./Pulaski) had a double and two runs batted in at the plate, and earned the win in the circle. The freshman took a shutout into the seventh inning, and recorded the first two outs before the home team rallied for three runs to break up the shutout bid. Snyder finished the game having allowed four hits and striking out seven.

Next up for the Panthers is a Sunday doubleheader with the defending national champions, Brookdale Community College (N.J.). TC3 and Brookdale have played each other in the national championship tournament in each of the past two years, with TC3 winning in 2009 and Brookdale winning in 2010.

The Tompkins Cortland Community College softball team split a doubleheader with D-II Mercer County Community College (N.J.) Saturday, losing game one 3-0 before taking the nightcap 7-3. TC3 is now 6-5 on the year while Mercer stands at 11-5.

In game one, the Panthers struggled with the bats, managing just two hits. Pitcher Mackenzie Sherlock (Paul V. Moore H.S./Central Square) had another strong outing in the circle, giving up just five hits and no earned runs. She struck out six in six innings, but was betrayed by sloppy defense that included three errors.

Game two saw the offense wake up, as TC3 pounded out 11 hits and stole five bases. Katie Ducharme (C.W. Baker H.S./Syracuse) and Tayler Fravel (Sandy Creek H.S./Sandy Creek) led the way with each finishing with two hits and a stolen base. Ashley Snyder (Pulaski H.S./Pulaski) had a double and two runs batted in at the plate, and earned the win in the circle. The freshman took a shutout into the seventh inning, and recorded the first two outs before the home team rallied for three runs to break up the shutout bid. Snyder finished the game having allowed four hits and striking out seven.

Next up for the Panthers is a Sunday doubleheader with the defending national champions, Brookdale Community College (N.J.). TC3 and Brookdale have played each other in the national championship tournament in each of the past two years, with TC3 winning in 2009 and Brookdale winning in 2010.

The Tompkins Cortland Community College softball team will return north with a winning record after sweeping Southern Maine Community College Thursday to close out its Florida spring break trip. The Panthers won by scores of 5-0 and 11-1 to end the trip with a record of 5-4.

In game one, the Panthers put five runs on the board in the second inning and pitcher Mackenzie Sherlock (Paul V. Moore H.S./Central Square) took a no-hitter into the seventh inning. The freshman ended up with a one-hitter, striking out 10 while earning her second win of the year. Kaitlyn Percey (Charles O. Dickerson H.S./Trumansburg) had the big hit of the game, three-run double in the second inning as part of her 2-for-3 game. Chelsea Houtenbrink (Waterloo H.S./Waterloo) and Stephanie Parsons (Afton H.S./Afton) also each went 2-for-3.

The second game opened with a bang, as TC3's Brooke Radley (Altmar-Parish-Williamstown H.S./Pulaski) lead off with a homer. The inning continued with Katie Ducharme (C.W. Baker H.S./Syracuse) ripping a double, followed by a triple by Samijo Scheer (Corning East H.S./Corning), and a double by Ashley Snyder (Pulaski H.S./Pulaski) to spark a four-run first inning for the Panthers. Southern Maine put a single run on the board in the bottom of the first, but TC3 added two more in the second and put the game away with five in the fifth.

Snyder earned the win in the circle, striking out eight in five innings and allowing just two first inning hits. Parsons ended a sizzling Florida trip by going 3-for-3, putting her average at .609 for the week. Snyder, Parcey, Radley, and Ducharme each had two hits in game two.

Next up for the Panthers is a trip to Pennsylvania and New Jersey, starting Friday, April 1 at Northampton Community College (Penn.).

The Tompkins Cortland Community College softball team will return north with a winning record after sweeping Southern Maine Community College Thursday to close out its Florida spring break trip. The Panthers won by scores of 5-0 and 11-1 to end the trip with a record of 5-4.

In game one, the Panthers put five runs on the board in the second inning and pitcher Mackenzie Sherlock (Paul V. Moore H.S./Central Square) took a no-hitter into the seventh inning. The freshman ended up with a one-hitter, striking out 10 while earning her second win of the year. Kaitlyn Percey (Charles O. Dickerson H.S./Trumansburg) had the big hit of the game, three-run double in the second inning as part of her 2-for-3 game. Chelsea Houtenbrink (Waterloo H.S./Waterloo) and Stephanie Parsons (Afton H.S./Afton) also each went 2-for-3.

The second game opened with a bang, as TC3's Brooke Radley (Altmar-Parish-Williamstown H.S./Pulaski) lead off with a homer. The inning continued with Katie Ducharme (C.W. Baker H.S./Syracuse) ripping a double, followed by a triple by Samijo Scheer (Corning East H.S./Corning), and a double by Ashley Snyder (Pulaski H.S./Pulaski) to spark a four-run first inning for the Panthers. Southern Maine put a single run on the board in the bottom of the first, but TC3 added two more in the second and put the game away with five in the fifth.

Snyder earned the win in the circle, striking out eight in five innings and allowing just two first inning hits. Parsons ended a sizzling Florida trip by going 3-for-3, putting her average at .609 for the week. Snyder, Parcey, Radley, and Ducharme each had two hits in game two.

Next up for the Panthers is a trip to Pennsylvania and New Jersey, starting Friday, April 1 at Northampton Community College (Penn.).

A no-hitter by Ashley Snyder (Pulaski H.S./Pulaski) helped the TC3 softball team to a doubleheader sweep of Prairie State College (Ill.) in Florida Wednesday. The Panthers won by scores of 6-5 and 10-0 to improve to 3-4 on the year while Prairie State, a Division II team from near Chicago, is now 5-9.

The opener saw TC3 rally from down 5-1 in the third to pull out the win. Three runs in the bottom of the third and another to in the bottom of the fifth allowed Mackenzie Sherlock (Paul V. Moore H.S./Central Square) to earn the win in relief. Eight different Panthers had a hit, led by two each from Stephanie Parsons (Afton H.S./Afton) and Chelsea Houtenbrink (Waterloo H.S./Waterloo). Houtenbrink, Brooke Radley (Altmar-Parish-Williamstown H.S./Pulaski), and Samijo Scheer (Corning East H.S./Corning) each doubled in the game for the winners.

Snyder stole the spotlight in game two, striking out ten in five innings while tossing her first collegiate no-hitter. Sherlock and Katie Ducharme (C.W. Baker H.S./Syracuse) each homered and Parsons stayed hot with a pair of doubles. Scheer added a triple and a stolen base in the win.

TC3 heads back to Walt Disney World Thursday night to take on Southern Maine Community College. The doubleheader will mark the end of spring break games for the Panthers.

A no-hitter by Ashley Snyder (Pulaski H.S./Pulaski) helped the TC3 softball team to a doubleheader sweep of Prairie State College (Ill.) in Florida Wednesday. The Panthers won by scores of 6-5 and 10-0 to improve to 3-4 on the year while Prairie State, a Division II team from near Chicago, is now 5-9.

The opener saw TC3 rally from down 5-1 in the third to pull out the win. Three runs in the bottom of the third and another to in the bottom of the fifth allowed Mackenzie Sherlock (Paul V. Moore H.S./Central Square) to earn the win in relief. Eight different Panthers had a hit, led by two each from Stephanie Parsons (Afton H.S./Afton) and Chelsea Houtenbrink (Waterloo H.S./Waterloo). Houtenbrink, Brooke Radley (Altmar-Parish-Williamstown H.S./Pulaski), and Samijo Scheer (Corning East H.S./Corning) each doubled in the game for the winners.

Snyder stole the spotlight in game two, striking out ten in five innings while tossing her first collegiate no-hitter. Sherlock and Katie Ducharme (C.W. Baker H.S./Syracuse) each homered and Parsons stayed hot with a pair of doubles. Scheer added a triple and a stolen base in the win.

TC3 heads back to Walt Disney World Thursday night to take on Southern Maine Community College. The doubleheader will mark the end of spring break games for the Panthers.

Still getting used to playing outside, the Tompkins Cortland Community College softball team continued to show signs of improvement Tuesday as the Panthers took on Division II Calhoun Community College (Ala.) at the ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex at Walt Disney World. TC3 dropped both games against the more season Calhoun squad, losing 9-3 and 12-7 to fall to 1-4 on the season. Calhoun is now 16-14.

Samijo Scheer (Corning East H.S./Corning) provided the highlights in the opener, ripping two homers and driving in all three TC3 runs. Jennifer Boynton (Ithaca H.S./Ithaca) also had two hits for the Panthers.

Game two saw the Panthers knocked out 14 hits, with every player in the starting lineup reaching safely at least once. Stephanie Parsons (Afton H.S./Afton) had a strong game, going 4-for-4 at the plate and making several great plays in the field at second base. Mackenzie Sherlock (Paul V. Moore H.S./Central Square) and Ashley Snyder (Pulaski H.S./Pulaski) each doubled for the Panthers.

Still getting used to playing outside, the Tompkins Cortland Community College softball team continued to show signs of improvement Tuesday as the Panthers took on Division II Calhoun Community College (Ala.) at the ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex at Walt Disney World. TC3 dropped both games against the more season Calhoun squad, losing 9-3 and 12-7 to fall to 1-4 on the season. Calhoun is now 16-14.

Samijo Scheer (Corning East H.S./Corning) provided the highlights in the opener, ripping two homers and driving in all three TC3 runs. Jennifer Boynton (Ithaca H.S./Ithaca) also had two hits for the Panthers.

Game two saw the Panthers knocked out 14 hits, with every player in the starting lineup reaching safely at least once. Stephanie Parsons (Afton H.S./Afton) had a strong game, going 4-for-4 at the plate and making several great plays in the field at second base. Mackenzie Sherlock (Paul V. Moore H.S./Central Square) and Ashley Snyder (Pulaski H.S./Pulaski) each doubled for the Panthers.

TC3 Softball Season Underway in Florida

Monday was opening day for the Tompkins Cortland Community College softball team as the Panthers got the 2011 season underway with its traditional spring break trip to Florida. The season opened with a bang, playing three games against strong and more seasoned opponents. The day saw the Panthers fall to College of DuPage (Ill.), 12-4, and split a doubleheader with Prairie State College (Ill.), wining 15-8 before falling 11-6. For DuPage, the win capped their spring break trip with a record of 11-1. Prairie State, a Division II team from near Chicago, is now 3-7.

Monday marked the first time the Panthers have been able to get outside onto a field, and the inexperience of a team that includes 11 freshmen showed at times. TC3 committed six errors in the opener, most coming in DuPage's seven-run fifth inning that ended the game early. Sophomore co-captain Brooke Radley (Altmar-Parish-Williamstown H.S./Pulaski) led the offense by going 2-for-3 with a double and home run. Mackenzie Sherlock (Paul V. Moore H.S./Central Square) also homered in the loss.

In the first game against Prairie State, Radley and Sherlock again sparked the offense. Radley went 2-for-5 with a double and three runs batted in, while Sherlock connected for her second homer as part of a 3-for-5, five RBI effort. Ashley Snyder (Pulaski H.S./Pulaski) and Tayler Fravel (Sandy Creek H.S./Sandy Creek) each went 2-for-4 with Fravel rapping out a pair of doubles. Snyder earned the win in the circle, striking out nine over seven innings of work.

The final game of the day saw five Panthers each record a pair of hits, with Fravel again poking a pair of doubles. Both Fravel and Samijo Scheer (Corning East H.S./Corning) collected two RBI in the loss.

TC3 travels to Walt Disney World Tuesday night to take on Division II Calhoun Community College of Alabama.

TC3 Softball Season Underway in Florida

Monday was opening day for the Tompkins Cortland Community College softball team as the Panthers got the 2011 season underway with its traditional spring break trip to Florida. The season opened with a bang, playing three games against strong and more seasoned opponents. The day saw the Panthers fall to College of DuPage (Ill.), 12-4, and split a doubleheader with Prairie State College (Ill.), wining 15-8 before falling 11-6. For DuPage, the win capped their spring break trip with a record of 11-1. Prairie State, a Division II team from near Chicago, is now 3-7.

Monday marked the first time the Panthers have been able to get outside onto a field, and the inexperience of a team that includes 11 freshmen showed at times. TC3 committed six errors in the opener, most coming in DuPage's seven-run fifth inning that ended the game early. Sophomore co-captain Brooke Radley (Altmar-Parish-Williamstown H.S./Pulaski) led the offense by going 2-for-3 with a double and home run. Mackenzie Sherlock (Paul V. Moore H.S./Central Square) also homered in the loss.

In the first game against Prairie State, Radley and Sherlock again sparked the offense. Radley went 2-for-5 with a double and three runs batted in, while Sherlock connected for her second homer as part of a 3-for-5, five RBI effort. Ashley Snyder (Pulaski H.S./Pulaski) and Tayler Fravel (Sandy Creek H.S./Sandy Creek) each went 2-for-4 with Fravel rapping out a pair of doubles. Snyder earned the win in the circle, striking out nine over seven innings of work.

The final game of the day saw five Panthers each record a pair of hits, with Fravel again poking a pair of doubles. Both Fravel and Samijo Scheer (Corning East H.S./Corning) collected two RBI in the loss.

TC3 travels to Walt Disney World Tuesday night to take on Division II Calhoun Community College of Alabama.

TC3 Softball Season Underway in Florida

Monday was opening day for the Tompkins Cortland Community College softball team as the Panthers got the 2011 season underway with its traditional spring break trip to Florida. The season opened with a bang, playing three games against strong and more seasoned opponents. The day saw the Panthers fall to College of DuPage (Ill.), 12-4, and split a doubleheader with Prairie State College (Ill.), wining 15-8 before falling 11-6. For DuPage, the win capped their spring break trip with a record of 11-1. Prairie State, a Division II team from near Chicago, is now 3-7.

Monday marked the first time the Panthers have been able to get outside onto a field, and the inexperience of a team that includes 11 freshmen showed at times. TC3 committed six errors in the opener, most coming in DuPage's seven-run fifth inning that ended the game early. Sophomore co-captain Brooke Radley (Altmar-Parish-Williamstown H.S./Pulaski) led the offense by going 2-for-3 with a double and home run. Mackenzie Sherlock (Paul V. Moore H.S./Central Square) also homered in the loss.

In the first game against Prairie State, Radley and Sherlock again sparked the offense. Radley went 2-for-5 with a double and three runs batted in, while Sherlock connected for her second homer as part of a 3-for-5, five RBI effort. Ashley Snyder (Pulaski H.S./Pulaski) and Tayler Fravel (Sandy Creek H.S./Sandy Creek) each went 2-for-4 with Fravel rapping out a pair of doubles. Snyder earned the win in the circle, striking out nine over seven innings of work.

The final game of the day saw five Panthers each record a pair of hits, with Fravel again poking a pair of doubles. Both Fravel and Samijo Scheer (Corning East H.S./Corning) collected two RBI in the loss.

TC3 travels to Walt Disney World Tuesday night to take on Division II Calhoun Community College of Alabama.